- Matchup: Indiana Fever vs. Toronto Tempo
- Date: Tuesday, August 18, 2026
- Venue: Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, ON
- Broadcast: ESPN
- Betting Odds: Indiana (-9.5)
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The Indiana Fever (23-12) are set to challenge the Toronto Tempo (10-23) at Scotiabank Arena this Tuesday, opening as 9.5-point favorites. The total for this matchup starts at 193.5 points.
In their previous outing, the Indiana Fever secured a victory against the Atlanta Dream, winning 95-91. Indiana showcased a field goal accuracy of 44.4% (36 out of 81) and successfully converted 6 of 24 attempts from the three-point range. At the free-throw line, the Fever completed 17 of 23, achieving a 73.9% success rate. They also dominated the boards, grabbing 40 rebounds, 10 of which were offensive. The team facilitated 18 assists, while forcing 14 turnovers and recording 8 steals. Defensively, Indiana held Atlanta to a shooting percentage of 35.4%, allowing 29 field goals out of 82 attempts. Atlanta finished with 11 assists and 2 steals, managing 40 rebounds (including 11 offensive) and blocking 4 shots. The Dream excelled from the charity stripe, hitting 25 of 26 attempts for a remarkable 96.2% rate, while connecting on 8 of 32 attempts from beyond the arc.
Caitlin Clark emerged as a key player in this contest, scoring 26 points on 9 of 20 shooting. She logged 41 minutes on the court and secured 3 rebounds, finishing with a shooting accuracy of 45.0% and dishing out 9 assists.
Current season statistics show Indiana with a strong 23-12 record. The Fever are hitting 39.0% from three-point territory (358 of 919) and lead the league with an impressive 82.3% from the free-throw line. Averaging 96.2 points per game (1st in the WNBA) with a field goal percentage of 48.7%, they commit 13.9 turnovers and 21.7 fouls per contest. As a team, Indiana secures 33.6 rebounds per game and ranks 8th in the league with 720 assists this season. On the defensive end, they force opponents into 12.5 turnovers and draw 22.2 personal fouls, conceding 33.5% shooting from three-point range, while ranking 12th in points allowed per game (90.3). The Fever’s defense has a shooting percentage against of 45.8% (436 of 778) and permits 31.2 boards per outing, also ranking 8th in the league for assists allowed, with 715 on the year.
The last match for the Toronto Tempo resulted in a close loss, ending with a score of 94-88 against the Dallas Wings. The Tempo recorded 37 rebounds overall, including 23 defensive and 14 offensive. They committed 16 turnovers in the game while achieving 6 steals. The Wings committed 21 fouls, which led the Tempo to the free-throw line 18 times, converting 16 for an impressive 88.9% rate. From beyond the arc, Toronto managed 8 of 30 attempts (26.7%). They concluded the game with 32 field goals out of 76 attempts for a 42.1% shooting rate. Dallas shot 44.3% from the field, connecting on 31 of their 70 tries. Toronto’s defense also allowed 34.6% shooting from three-point range (9 of 26) and finished with an 88.5% free-throw success rate by converting 23 of 26 tries. In terms of rebounding, Toronto permitted Dallas 30 boards (7 offensive).
Marina Mabrey was notable for the Tempo, scoring 23 points on 7 of 15 shooting (46.7%), while contributing 2 rebounds and 4 assists in her 31 minutes on the court.
Currently, Toronto holds a record of 10-23. Offensively, they achieve 44.8% shooting from the field (8th in the league) and have scored a total of 2,892 points this season (averaging 87.6 points per game). The Tempo average 31.2 rebounds per game, assisting 20.1 times per outing (10th in the league) and committing 14.0 turnovers. They also commit 21.5 fouls per game and boast an 81.8% free-throw success rate. On defense, Toronto ranks 15th in the league, allowing 94.1 points per game. They force 12.3 turnovers per game and permit opponents to shoot 47.4% from the field (13th in the WNBA). The Tempo defense gives up 34.8% from three-point range (312 of 896) and allows teams to hit 79.2% of their free-throw attempts. They have surrendered 22.3 assists and 34.6 boards per game, ranking 13th and 12th, respectively.
Who will prevail in tonight’s WNBA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Back Toronto (+9.5)
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